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signalpaths
08-19-2008, 05:10 PM
Will just any 22 watt OT work like a deluxe reverb work. I am having trouble finding what the impedance is on the primary coil because it is the blown one and I cant find the info anywhere. Is there some standard for primary impedance on 2 el 84 amplifiers? The speaker load is 8 ohms. I've heard that many people use marshall OT's on mesa's because direct replacements are hard to find. The only marshall I can find that is even close is the 18 watt and the power rating is too low. Any help on this subject would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

Eric:)

signalpaths
09-02-2008, 11:07 PM
Anyone? l am having real trouble with this one. No one seems to sell mesa transformers. thanks Eric:)

oc disorder
09-02-2008, 11:48 PM
Ring Mesa they are usually helpful.
The transformers are a bit more expensive than generic ones but they slot straight in without much drama.
In Aust Pro Audio are the distributors..the last power one I bought didnt get much change from $400 !
Heaps cheaper in the states without the freight and "handleing charges".
In my next life think I will be a "handler"..make more that way and can leave
brain switched off !
S'quse the sick humour got this awful flu ..can't wait for warmer weather
and some Sun...

There is a standard impedence try searching for plate load or similar
for EL84.. some sites list suitable transformers for various valves...
However Mesa seem to squeeze every last watt into theirs so I would recomend their replacement .